ERIE, Colorado -- Eric Holmes captured his second win of the season is a star studded NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest/Midwest Series special event. Holmes took the lead from Tim Schendel on lap 65 and never looked back in route to a .162 second victory over Schendel. Nine-time Midwest Series champion Steve Carlson finished third with Rip Michels and Sunoco Rookie David Mayhew rounding out the top five finishers. Schendel paced the field in qualifying earlier in the evening with a quick lap of 16.177 seconds around the fast 3/8-mile paved oval of Colorado National Speedway located outside Denver, Colorado. Thirty-two cars made the starting grid under threatening skies in a race that took just 55 minutes and 10 seconds to complete. There were three lead changes among four drivers with Holmes leading the most laps (85). The action was slowed four times for 30 laps. Carlson picked up the $300 Featherlite Award while Stephan Sadler collected the $750 PowerAde Award. For all the latest news and information regarding the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, log onto www.nascarregionalracing.com. Race Results
United Power/Touchstone Energy "150"
NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division
Erie, CO August 19, 2006
Final leaders of Saturday's $76,884.00 NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division stock car race with
driver's hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner's average speed, reason out
(if any) and prize money.
1. Eric Holmes, Escalon Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, 60.363 mph, $5,350
2. Tim Schendel, Sparta Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $3,800
3. Steve Carlson, West Salem Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $2,600
4. Rip Michels, San Fernando Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $2,250
5. David Mayhew, Atascadero Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,900
6. Josh Vadnais, White Bear Lake Minn., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,600
7. Jim Pettit, II, Prunedale Calif., Ford Taurus, 150, $1,400
8. Eddy McKean, Jerome Idaho, Pontiac Grand Prix, 150, $1,375
9. Darren Crocker, Littleton Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,350
10. Scotty Backman, Parker Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,325
11. Bruce Yackey, Greeley Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,300
12. Brent Kirchner, La Crosse Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,275
13. Dan Fredrickson, Elko Minn, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,400
14. M K Kanke, Frazier Park Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,225
15. Mark Kraus, Strattford Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,200
16. Stephan Sadler, Brea Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,925
17. Greg Voigt, Santa Barbara Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,150
18. Kevin Clark, Colorado Springs Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,125
19. Kevin Vernon, Bakersfield Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,100
20. Ron Hawley, Winona Minn., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,075
21. Greg Fowler, Erie Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 148, $1,000
22. Dave Finley, Brighton Colo., Dodge Intrepid, 148, $700
23. Cody Pruitt, Bakersfield Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 148, $1,000
24. Darren Bucklen, Greeley Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 148, $1,000
25. Bob Lyon, Agua Dulce Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 148, $1,000
26. Mike Gallegos, Wheat Ridge Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 148, $1,000
27. Roger Avants, Littleton Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 147, $700
28. David Finney, Sycamore Ill., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 134, Accident, $1,000
29. Jim Sikes, Fountain Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 130, $1,000
30. Thomas Martin, Auburn Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 106, $1,000
31. Eric Richardson, Bakersfield Calif, Ford Taurus, 96, Accident, $1,000
32. Chris Muhler, Denver Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 76, Accident, $700
Estimated Weekend Attendance:0
Fastest Qualifier: Tim Schendel, Time: 16.177 Seconds, Speed: 82.339 MPH
Failed to Qualify: (4) Brandon Loverock * (#98), Trevor Morrical (#13), Danny Mientka (#4), Bobby Latham (#3).
Time of Race:0 hrs., 55 mins, 10 secs Average Speed: 60.363 mph Margin of Victory:.162 Seconds
BUD POLE AWARD: Tim Schendel, 21 Mathew's Archery/TexPar Energy Chevrolet
FEATHERLITE AWARD: Steve Carlson, 66 B&B Race Engines/Sam Frank Trucking Chevrolet
POWERADE AWARD: Stephan Sadler, 04 Padco Chevrolet
Caution Flags: Laps 4-7; 77-82; 95-103; 136-146. 4 for 30 laps.
Lap Leaders: Rip Michels 1-8, Steve Carlson 9-56, Tim Schendel 57-64, Eric Holmes 65-150.
Total Laps Led: Eric Holmes 86, Steve Carlson 48, Tim Schendel 8, Rip Michels 8. 3 changes involving 4 drivers.
Next Race:Southwest 9/23/06,Midwest 9/23/06
* Denotes Rookie of the Year Contender
